With the scent of fall in the air, as the colors change, we reflect back on years-past; so many inspiring sled-dog moments right here in our own back yards of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

We feel blessed and are truly amazed, overwhelmed even, by all of the dedicated mushers, volunteers, sponsors, and spectators that come together year over year to celebrate mushing and community vitality in the Keweenaw.

Together, we have grown CopperDog from a simple idea to a world-class event that brings joy to the hearts of so many. Thank you for sharing you love of mushing with us and inspiring everyone who loves CopperDog.

2018 CopperDog 150 - 10 Dogs, 3 Stages, 135 Miles

Friday, March 2 – Saturday, March 4 (Friday is a night run)

Professional (mushers must be qualified for the event, see race rules)

Registration fee $375 (registration deadline February 28, 11:59PM), this will include one musher meal for Friday opening meeting and a commemorative CopperDog item.

2018 CopperDog 150 Purse - $27,350 Purse

Purse 10-Dog Race

Position

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

1st

3,000

6,000

6,000

6,200

6,300

7,000

9,300

9,000

9,000

2nd

2,000

4,500

4,500

4,800

4,800

5,000

7,100

6,000

6,000

3rd

1,200

3,500

3,500

3,600

3,600

3,800

5,200

4,000

4,000

4th

1,000

2,500

2,500

2,600

2,600

2,800

3,300

2,500

2,400

5th

800

1,500

1,500

1,800

1,800

2,000

2,000

1,800

1,650

6th

500

500

900

1,100

1,200

1,200

1,400

1,200

1,150

7th

400

450

800

900

1,100

1,100

1,100

1,000

950

8th

300

400

700

800

1,000

1,000

900

850

850

9th

200

350

600

700

900

900

800

750

750

10th

100

300

400

500

700

700

700

700

600

11th

-

-

350

-

-

-

-

-

-

12th

-

-

250

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total

9,500

20,000

22,000

23,000

24,000

25,500

31,800

27,800

27,350

2018 CopperDog 80 - 6 Dogs, 2 Stages, 77 Miles

CopperDog is continuing to offer the traditional 6-dog teams a two-stage competition with the same format and fees as 2016. The CopperDog 80 will continue to be a 77 mile race that will take place in two stages. The first stage (42 miles) begins Friday night, downtown Calumet to lantern lit Eagle River. The second stage (37 miles) begins on Sunday in Copper Harbor ending in downtown Calumet.

Friday, March 2 and Sunday, March 4

Competition (no prerequisites)

6 Dog Team (7 Dog pool)

2 Days / 2 Stages / 77 Miles

Stage 1: Calumet to Eagle River (42 miles, night run)

Stage 2: Copper Harbor to Calumet (37 miles or less)

Purse $3,250, Pays 1st – 5th (1450, 800, 500, 300, 200)

Goal of 18 teams

Registration fee $175 (registration deadline February 28, 11:59PM), this will include one musher meal for Friday opening meeting and a commemorative CopperDog item.